EMJM AQUACULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY – STAR

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The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) in AquaCulture, Environment and Society STAR (ACES-STAR) is a two-year program fully taught in English. It is organised around a truly global learning environment, to reflect the international nature of the industry. The highly diverse cultural background of the students, recruited at the global level, combined with the mobility of up to 4 countries and teachers from ‘Centres of Aquaculture Excellence’ in different EU and non-EU countries will make this EMJM ACES-STAR program a unique learning and life experience. This Masters aims at preparing graduates with a solid knowledge and advanced practical skills expected by academic, public or the private sectors. Traditional and innovative teaching and learning methods also ensure the development of digital and critical soft skills. The first three semesters of the program are organised around a progressive specialisation, involving gaining a basic understanding of the global aquaculture industry, before focusing on the major groups of cultured species, their environmental interactions, new technologies and systems, health, welfare, product quality and refinement and how the industry is governed. The final semester is devoted to an internship in an academic institution, in a public body or in private corporation and the production of the dissertation. Throughout the program, the learning process is enriched by the continuous exposure of students to academic research, business leaders and real-life practical experience provided by over 60 associate partners and external experts from across the globe. Students are given the opportunity to participate in seminars, conferences and meetings with business leaders. The end goal is to enhance opportunities for employment, through building networks, gaining extensive practical experience, as well as learning to deal with different languages and cultures.